Mid-Range Travel Guide: Guinea

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Mid-range hotels with private bathrooms, air conditioning, decent amenities and service

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, some international cuisine, bottled water and snacks

Transportation

$10-25 per day

Private taxis for longer distances, mix of shared and private transport, occasional car rental

Activities

$15-40 per day

Guided tours to national parks, cultural sites, museums, some adventure activities

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and public transport instead of private vehicles (usually 70-85% less expensive)

Stay in neighborhoods away from tourist centers for accommodation savings of 30-50%

Buy bottled water in bulk from local shops rather than hotels (typically 200-300% markup at hotels)

Book accommodation directly with properties rather than through international booking sites to avoid commission fees

Travel during rainy season for significantly lower accommodation rates, typically 40-60% less

Negotiate prices for longer stays at guesthouses and hotels, often 15-25% discounts for week-long bookings

Only eating at hotel restaurants and tourist areas instead of exploring local food options (typically costs 150-300% more)

Taking private taxis for all transportation without trying shared options (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Not carrying small denomination local currency, leading to overpaying and poor exchange rates

Booking accommodation only in Conakry without exploring cheaper regional options outside the capital